Allied Warships

Submarines

Salmon class

6 ships


The submarine Skipjack (SS-184) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine
Displacement1449 / 2198 BRT 
Length308 feet 
Complement5 + 50 men 
ArmamentEight 21" torpedo tubes, 24 torpedoes.
one 3"/50 deck gun.
two .50 calibre machine guns.
two .30 calibre machine guns. 
Max speed21 / 9 kts knots (surfaced/submerged)
EnginesDiesel / Electric 2 shafts 
Power5.500 / 3.300 hp.  (surfaced/submerged)
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Salmon class

To see all Salmon class ships click here.

Salmon (SS-182)
Seal (SS-183)
Skipjack (SS-184)
Snapper (SS-185)
Stingray (SS-186)
Sturgeon (SS-187)


6 Submarines of the Salmon class.

See all US Navy Submarine classes.


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